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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04
About Babies,

Ladies Home journal.
The baby's fever and the rash and the
bowel trouble Starting in the bran) will be found
in the ajority OF cases due to the sufocation or
irritation of the skin by the popular knit wool
skirts however soft these may feel TO the hand
every fibre of wool is set with tiny hooks which
continually catch and let go of the exqusitey sensi
tive skin of the side and back the baby breathes
1t reminds me of Edmond Abouts tale of the man
who died under the hands of Italian brigands
merely by having hairs pulled from his head one by
one his hands being bound. That is just the help
less condition of a baby.
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gave the other end twist, and 1 was resdy.
.cYheresre the chickensYi asked


"WhereGre the chickens?' l asked.
Under the corn crib" said the little girl.
got down on my knees, and, catching the leg OF
one of them in the crook quietly and quickly drew
it out and grasped 1t firmly to keep it from nulter
ing or squawking. Moving q little further !
drew out another and then third.
That's enough" said the delighted woman.
"Would you mind letting me have that crook?"
NO. said ]. ut belongs to you anyway
This crook is an implement I could hardly get
along without When / wish to capture fowl
take my crook and sack, throw down a small
quantity of feed, and while they are scrambling
over it quietly pull in and sack the one l want.
The thing is done before the flock realize that l
have made motion, and the bird is so astonished
that it rarely utters a sound,
For culling out separating flock Of poultry it
is almost Indispensable Get the flock in a small
yard or she'd, and instead of plunging and driving
among them and frightening them into fits, move
quietly about and calmly hook out those you want.
My crook is five and one half feet long and made OF
wire nearly one fourth of an inch thick.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04
Fried Breakfn.t vecetables.

Juliet CorsOu, in Good housekeeping.
Fried potatoes, hominy and mush aside, the
prdinary American breakfast Is destitute Of vege-
tables In the southern and middle states some
books have become acquainted with the merits Of
Eied and broiled snalocs as bItsgflgt dish, and
Inmetrnes cg g-plaui Is so served. hs E matter OF
fact vegetable properly fried is a great help to-
ward an economical breakfast, giving the zest
sAfled fol by 2 lNuglhd appetite when meat seems
too substantial. A very narrow lit viii allow for
the chan &c Of seasons variety being secured by
alternating the methods Of frying. FOX instance one
morning rolling thc vegetable IN dry -four seasoned
with Sa1t and PEPPER and frying II IN only enough
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Jessaminc d., box a. Ennis, Tex.--some time has
elapsed since wrote 10 you first, but M my name
appeared on the roll Of honor knew then my lct-
Ter would not be in print. Nothing loathe, I come
again hoping 70 meet with SIN better luck and be-
regularly introduced 10 the cousins. My "chum"
and has lust returned from short list to friends
and relatives Of tho former at one Of our little
county towns While there formed many warm
feque ances, and, all ia all, had very enjoyable
time indeed. We reached home fortyeight hours
before heavy rains began, and Il makes one shudder
nov 10 think that some Of the large bridges over
which we passed--wc Travelled by stage as che town
is inland-gere swept entirely away. A great deal
Of damage was done the cotton crops. etc, In the
cO1nty and those adjoining. Fcyentyfiyc acres Of
onc farn near Ennis, was aoodcd o all Of the
cotton entirely destroyed The papers stated that
near Ciebume several lives were lost ana many lcn
homeless. For fear my letter Is growing lengthy,
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Carrie !. Hart, Long Cane, Ga.-After long
silence, once more knock at the dock OF the merry
cousins for admittanec This Is my third attempt TO
write 10 The CONSTITUTION. win try and interest
my little cousins by telling them about my home
We live a large hill on each side we have large
orchards aud in summer we generally have plenty
Of fruit In front Of the house IS n beautiful oak
grove. We asO live near the hourishing little VII
lage GablettyiIle Cousins don't you know had n
nice time for spent last week with my sister
had n nice time playing with her little pet squirrel
They are such cunning little things. / must close
for fear Of making my letter too long The answer
70 Kate Capehan's riddle Is o watch. Aunt Susie
send you memory square Jr your quit, and five
cents for your Bible; please put my name In H.
Hope this Roni find its way TO the vast basket.
Your square Is quite pretty. Thanks.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04
NONAN'S KINGDOM.

This is the ladies' column They are invited to
express their opinous heTen-to use itas their own
The edltross will answer questions or accept sug-
gestons with pleasure
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Narrow ribbon with picat edge, "frivoltie" rib
hon the French call it, is all the rage for use on
dresses, millinery, and even on furniture.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Worths latest fancy is that of costume Of Roman
red foulard with drapcry of rich black Spanish lace
with costly ornaments Of cut jet holding the
draperies.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Plaid ribbons feature in the fashions of the
hour, and are abundanty used on dresses and hats
by the best French lnodistes.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Josie Morgan, Tuskegee, Ala. have long been
silent admirer of Womans Kingdom; have tried
some of the receipts and find them excellent. 1
come seeking information of lost relatives. Six
years ago / had aunt, Mrs Mary J. Roney
living in Atlanta with her daughter, Mrs Terrell
Hyde Ny aunt has since married. heard of it in
an indirect way; do not know her last name.
am very anxious to hear from her or some of her
children if this should meet her eyes. I hone she
viii Immediately rep'y to q loving niece. If you
viii insert this in Woman's Kingdom you wiz con
fer a favor upon lover OF the Kingdom.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Chester f. Lowe, Gadsden, Ala-May the name Of
little girl seven years old be among your nicces7
Papa takes THE CONSTITUTION and mama tells me
be would enjoy II much more If was one Of Aunt
susie's correspondents, and 81 you win 70 Gige nae
viii BE- glad. / am the only girl at our house
and have three brOlheu. 7 notice that "Wild
Roe" Wo0ten Mills, Ga correspondent, abr oT
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Niagara blue, butter yellow, and baltique, which
last is merely new name for pitogIeen, are quite
the latest shades in evening dress
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04
Correspondence.

Abilene, TeXes.-This is my first letter 10 THE
Constitution; like the paper very much ! have
never seen letter from this part of the state We
have lived here three years and the town Of Abilene
is not more than five or six years old and il is n
very beautiful little city j would like 50 much 10
correspond with some OF the large cousins | would
like to tell some Of them about western Texas and
! would like to know something of the old states
have always lived III Texas. have two brothers
and sister, If some Of the cousins win send me
some crochet samples win send them some.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Bessie Toney, Triana Ala.-As my aunt takes
THE CONSTITUTION and / stay with her nearly all
the time, / take great pleasure in reading the
cousins letters. My aunt brought me pet monkey
from Europe and he plays great many tricks, but
he played trick that didn't like very much
went out to play croquet and LEFT my wax doll on
the bed and when came back the monkey had
her by the foot just turning her round and round in
the bowl and when she arose from her bath She
looked quite tired.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Lace jGhots are effectively worn between veIve
Tevers on handsome dresses. They are also Like
along the straight edge Of the single revers so mucl
worn this season.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Hennie Lowry and Enla Douglass.-Wil you ad
nit two more little girls TO join your happy family
and say Aunt Susie and cousins. We lave never
seen anything in your paper from the children of
Houston county Texas. We live nine miles from
Crockett cast. qIennie) am eight years old and
help mother; last week made peach pie by my
sell; papa aud Uncle silas said II was very good We
all enjoy Uncle Apps letters; he writes such good
letters for the farmers to read; We all think we can
profit by them. We could tell you heap abont
grandma and how feeble she IL. but as none ofyo
know her az well rs we do, WIFI close, for we are
afraid we've written too much already.
Note Half Of your letter was written on the
wrong rGrt Of the paper and Is left out.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Annie Sherlock Bay City, Fla.--Though we have
taken THE CONSTITUTION only a few weeks / long
for the day we receive it and Immediately turn to
w m ms Kingdom; have derived 80 much benefit
from its columns that take the liberty to enclose
a few recipes and come cypress vine seed, which
think is so beautiful. If MIS-. L. Howard win try
cleaning her white kid gloves with white CASTLE
soap and milk she will be pleased with the result
Thanks for recipes aud see1.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Quiz" Lognnsville, Gal have had some
questions TO ask the kind editress, or any of the
sisters that will answer them for sometime but
could not sum up courage to expose my ignorance
until tonight. First; am very anxious for recipe
to make jelly by using ielatine Second, recipe
for making waters. Third, how often and at what
without thanking the kind editor for the space he
has allowed us in his valuable paper. I know he
could have done nothing that would have been
more appreciated by us, or been more beneficial to
us.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

The artificial fruits that Partisan modistes are
nsing 50 beautifully are now made in wonderfully
natural way. Strawberries are rs soft ana com
pressible the actual fruit so are the cherries the
fruit ana the flower arc often used together
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

NJ, E. P, Lovelady, Tcxas-T, like many others,
derive pleasure from Womans Kingdom. How
heartily synpathize with these in trouble, for
have found life's pathway is not all roses. Sorrow
comes and overthrows our aires hopes scatters our
dearest idols and us souls are tossed on the tempest
Of sorrow Yet to the trusting heart there is comfort
in the blessed promise, Be thou faithful unto death
and viii give thee crown oflfe." Through this
department, too Will solicit help. am DESTROYS
to obtain position companion for elderly or in
valid lady (willing to assist in light housework) OF
governess for small children. AIRY lady near
Houston county, Texas, desiring such service,
would be pleased TO engage with her; will exchange
references. My address is with the editress.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

6. Keith, Dawson Ca enter my name ao a cor
respondent one time in Womans Kingdom do
do this in answer to MIS- Z, c., Buffalo Cap Texas
live near Dawson, Ga, and would ike to CORES
pond with Mrs. z c. as she may lie some Of the
many friends that have gone to Texas. VIII say
that in the last ten yeaTa town (DaWsOn) as well
as our county have made many wonderful improve
ments. Hoping to hear from Mr.. E G., and wish
ing long lite to THE Constitution and success TO
the Piedmont exposition ! viii close.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

J. !. b, Waterford Miss.-We take THE Cos.
sriruIioS and think it .ar uperor to any paper
ever saw, ana must siy that appreciate Wonan's
Kingdom. think u very interesting as web as in
struetiye. As am young and inexperienced il
helps me in many ways ! see in the last paper
dated September 9Th, tgeipe io making cacHInber
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Annie Lou Toney, Trana, Ala.-My mama takes
THE CONSTITUTION and Ike IL 80 much. i will
now tel the cousins about my coon; his name IS
Brown; II was sent to me few days ago from New
York The other day heard n noise In the closet
and couldn't imagine what It was, 20 went in 70
see what It could be- and found the coon throwing
my mothers hat right and LEFT.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

pickles am going to try it. I would like for
some OF the sisters to send me good recipe for
making icing for cake. ! am going to the exposi-
uon in October if possible. Georgia is my native
state hope to meet the kind editress and sisters
of the Kingdom
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

The special new co.or for the forthcoming autumn
svening dresses VIII, without doubt be that tender
tnt known a. 'wrcHs egg and nothing can well
be better suited as back ground for embroidery,
lace or the trimmings Of exquisite artificial flowers
and fruit, of the ambitious size. now worn.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Dinnle EsteIIe 3honp, HaTIsburg, Tcy0E-I am
twelve years old. We live in Harrisburg, Harris
county, five miles from Houston and forty three
miles from Galveston, where Uncle VIII has beep
but he did not stop here that know e. There is a
railroad shop and two railroads here Aunt Susie
how many inches square are tie blocks for your
quilt as my sister and want 10 make one for you
Kate Capehart; think the answer to your riddle IL
Il watch; am right
The small squares are ~ inches.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

MIS-. Carrie G! Philips, Warden, Mlss.--We have
been taking The CONSTITUTION one year and like it
50 much that write today 10 renew my suhscrip-
non and get my name in the Christmas box
~omans Kingdom is the best department Oft
hlnd have ever seen in any paper. l have Il
httIe book into which l paste all the nice recipes
contributed by the ladies, and ere long will have a
neat little cook book. In return for the many use
lul hints received, VIII tell the ladies how 10 save
all Kinds OF beans peas: Dip them in hot water,
removing them instantly; this will certainly keep
out weevil and the scalding does not prevent them
from coming up when planted
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Catherine" Aitus, Ark.-lfsu such letter will not
be disturbing element in Womans Kingdom I
would Ike to express a few thoughts that are dis
turbing me greatly this morning. 1 think it would
be well for every woman 70 have a copy Of the mar
rage ceremony at hand for reference; we are 80 art
TO forget in our vanity and sefioye, when wounded
yeze1 or shocked by some fr1ilty in the husband
who has promised TO love and cherish that we too
have vowed 20 love- honor and obey IL hurts
sensitive natures 80 much to be roughly treated BIZ
their loved ones that their belief IN all things true
and good Is shaken ~ the foundation and the!r very
soul endangered, wien fthcy could just read this
obligation every time and reflect On their own
faults, forbcaTance would be easier; temptation 10
uglness be resisted better, and domestic GOODNESS
less frequent j. f9s,one, truly thankful for the
good opinion VIC women hold ia the minds Of good
mon, for am satisfied it is not all deserved Ia NY
observation among friends and associates have
come - u conclusion that there Is not one wife IN
fy good she ought 70 be, for all the praise We
have got FOR patience and eelffGcrfce. Friendy
look 10 your records and leave It spOiets for your
childrens memory.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-10-04

Jennie Carter, Mitchell j. o., Ontario, Canada--I
have always been DESTROYS of learning something Of
the customs and habits of my southern friends l
live in the beautiful town of MITCHELL situated on
the river Thames about forty miles foa the city of
London. OF course our climate is much colder than
with you. 1t is now the 3th of September and soon
the beautiful green foliage viii be turned TO autumn
leaves and then winters are so pleasant; for
amusement we havo skating toboganiug sleigh
riding, etc; this is what our country Is accustomed
to, consequently We are contented. / should like
very much TO have some correspondents in the
south that could make correspondent interesting
and edefying Address above, box 100
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-09-30

lit Il expected that ~ many e
seven thousand will receive their dip
Tomas rs graduates In the Chautauqua
literary circle this year.
The Christian Is not ruined by liv-
ing IN the world, which he must n eeds
do while he remains in IL, but by the
world living in him.
OF the S65 colleges and UNIVERSE
ties in the United States 27S are church
schools. averaging Is teachers and 1913
students to school; 81 are non-secta-
rian schools. averaging Is teachers
and 1856 students.
The Telugu Mission of the (En-
glish) Church Missionary Society re-
ceived $50 members by baptism Lass
year There are now 5.707 baptized
Christians IN connection with this
prosperous mission. - United Presby-
terrain.
Twenty years ago missionaries Of
the English Presbyterian church found
an opening in the city OF Chinchew.
Nine years ago commodious mission
premises were erected, and now an
earnest native congregation have
chosen Chinaman TO be their pastor.
The following definitions were
found in the examination of papers OF
private school in one of our large
Southern cities. Sophlster--One who
sophies. Evanglist-One who speaks
from his stomach. Siren-Pertaining
to Syria. Stably-Stables In general.
Muse-To cry as an infant. Famine
Pertaining to tho female sex.--Doxolo-
gy-Dropsy in the head. boston
Transcript
The Canadian Methodist Church
covers the whole of the Dominion of
Newfoundland and the Bor-
muda Islands, with prosperous mis-.
sion in Japan. II has l.6l0 ministers
and ministerial probationers. Mem
bers, 1877. 479. Value Of church prop
erty, 1885, 043. College property.
s453, 435. Sunday-schools. 1875; Sun.
day-school scholars, 222. SOL; scholars
who have taken total abstinence
pledge, 81, 280. Public Opinion
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-09-30
A COMMONPLACE HERO.
Rescued by a Rival from a Peril
Gus Situation.

Winter was dying hard, and with its
latest throe sheeted every thing by n
fall OF sleet; the north wind held its
sway. and tore with bitter gusts
through the storm-driven streets.
Steps and pavements were traps for
the unwary; telegraph and telephone
wires were down; even staunch poles
had been snapped sheer of between
the weight Of the Toe aud the force al
tbs wind. But the sun came out the
next morning clear and bright, fash.
Ing Ia rainbow tints ON crystal
MoFldi aud q lineman who was out ON
the roof seyen-siory building,
efusping down toward tho caves aflVr
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-09-30
AMONG THE KIRoHEsE.
Botrothnl ana Marriage Customs In
Southern Siberia.

Botrothni ana Marriage Customs In
Southern Siberia.
There Is one thing rarely omitted
from female costume, which is a silver
amulet hanging on the breast, in the
form Of kernel, cylinder or triangle.
containing Mohammedan writing or
perhaps prayers. and given by the hus-
band mt the time Of marriage. The
various circumstances connected with
marriage among the Kirghese remind
one strongly of patriarchal times Fiji
teen is the marrlageable age. and pre-
liminaries are commenced by the pa
rents of the bridegroom sending dep
utation Of match-makcrs 10 the parents
of the bride, offering presents, and
among them dish specially prepared
for the occasion OF liver and mutton
fat, which signifies that they mean
matrimony. After this the compile
ment is returned by presents and q
similar dish sent by the girls parents
to those of the bridegroom. The
brides father then summons u meeting
of kinsmen to consider the kahn, or
gross amount TO be paid for the bride.
the kaiim may consist Of forty, sixty or
one hundred sheep. or from nine to
forty-seven head of cattle. besides
which kaIim the bridegroom has to
give Mt least two presents of camels,
horses, COWS, firearms or khatats.
These things decided. the brides ia.
Their sends to the bridegroOm's all for
the KAHN and one Of the presents, after
which the bridegroom takes the other
present and goes 10 see the bride for
the first time. Not that he can easily
change his mind when things have
gone thus far. for the delivery Of his
present virtually seals the marriage
contract, and he is so firmly betrothed
that should he die before the time of
the intended wife has TO 90
home to his parents and be taken for
the wife of the next son. Vice versa,
II during the period Of betrothal the
girl should die, her parents are bound
10 give instead their next daughter, or
In default of one, to return the kali,B
and pay n fine.
When the period Of betrothal Is at
m end the bridegroom goes TO the AL
Of his bride, who Is given up by her
parents, with q dowry Of tent,
camel or riding-horse. cattle and
brides head-dress, besides bed, crock
,ry and trunk of wearing apparel.
On the wedding night the mullah or
priest, places the bride and bridegroom
n the midst OF tent, puts before them
1 covered cup Of water. and begins tho
prayers. Then he asks tho contract
ng parties II IL Is with their full con.
Ient they engage themselves 70 90
and three times gives them
he water TO drink. Mullahs some
lines put In the water vessel an arrow
With tuft Of hair tied thereto from
he name OF the brides horse or one
4 her ribbons; others dip therein
'aper Of written prayers The happy
completion OF n marriage Is followed
Imong the Kirgheso by feasting and
James, and then the newly married de-
'art 10 the bridogroom's a,si. with the
ameis carrying the trousseau. aud
he portion of his wealth which fathss
ives 10 each 81 bis daughters on hsr
marriage. - ~. Henry LGe sdefl, IA
iaypor's MoQaesjSe.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-09-30
in a lecture before the sanitnry h

in lecture before the sanitary IN
stitute Of Great Britain, DIR. G. v.
Poore insisted that it was a serious
mistake. especially In country towns,
to turn so much refuse matter into the
the rivers and other water courses.
The proper destiny Of organic refuse. no
said. was immediate burial just below
the surface OF the soil. There IL can
do no harm, but does good by adding
TO the fertility. Water carried sew
age. he declared, had become a great
agency in spreading disease. M T.
Ledger.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-09-30

The president of q fat mans club
In Hudson County, N. j.. weighs 42i
pounds, and tho committee u reception
is.0iS poanes.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1887-09-30

The first Italian lady who sang In
public In England was Francesca
Mnrgherita de rEpinc, who appeared
ia various operas 10 1903.